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Boarker Family History

Boarker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barker, Baker, Marker, Barber, Harker, Banker, Backer, Blacker

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Where is the Boarker family from?

You can see how Boarker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boarker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boarker families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boarker family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boarker's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Boarker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boarker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Boarker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boarker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Boarker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Boarker. For the veterans among your Boarker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boarker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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